Abstract:Mental processes imply a harmonious functioning of psychic systems, assembled into larger units, psychic spheres (Table I). Their neurophysiological representatives are brain systems of areas and pathways (Fig. 1-4). Under functional and/or organic disturbances these systems originate the leading mental symptoms (Table II) characterizing the diverse endogenous psychoses: hence, the latter's distinctive patterns. Accordingly, understanding and classification of psychoses should rest on the pathogenic dynamisms,… Show more
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